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“Prop 8 – The Musical” starring Jack Black, more…

December 3, 2008 – 6:17 pm

A viral video spreading across the social networks, Prop 8 – The Musical was created by award-winning composer Marc Shaiman (Hairspray) and stars Jack Black, John C. Reilly, and more. Shaiman’s video lampoons California’s controversial Proposition 8.
(Credit goes to Max Kiesler on Twitter for the initial discovery.)

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Tao Te Ching – Modern Political, Economic Wisdom

September 28, 2008 – 12:27 pm

Interested in learning more about Taoism and how it relates and differs from Buddhism, Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching has been on my reading list for the past year. While the text’s true authorship and date of publication are debated, according to tradition The Tao Te Ching was written by Taoist sage Laozi (or Lao [...]

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Apple.com – Steve and Al’s Personal Platform?

October 12, 2007 – 5:44 pm

At what point did Apple Computer, Inc.’s corporate website become Steve Job’s personal home page? Where exactly is Apple going with this? I can already picture the next ad. Swirly, dreamy transition to white…
“Hi. I’m a Democrat.”
“And I’m a Republican.”
Hey, Republican. Do you want to see the Nobel Peace Prize I won for my work [...]

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